What's Love Got to Do with It is a pop song by Tina Turner, released in May 1984 as the second single from the album Private Dancer. The song spent three weeks at number one on the US charts.
What's Love Got to Do with It (song)
History
The song was written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle and was originally intended for Phyllis Hyman. However, the writers were inspired by Tina Turner's divorce to have her sing the track. The single's B-side features Rock and Roll Widow. The music video, shot in New York City, was directed by Mark Robinson. The music video won Best Female Video at the 1985 MTV Video Music Awards.
In 1992, the track served as the soundtrack to the film Tina - What's Love Got to Do with It? and was also used as a namesake.
Successes
The track won awards for Song of the Year 1985, Record of the Year 1985 and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female at the 1985 Grammy Awards. What's Love Got to Do with It is ranked #316 on Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.